Amazon Fire TV vs Remote Control for Harmony Hub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Amazon Fire TV
Control your Fire TV from your phone, discover personalized recommendations, and manage your watchlist. Easily set up new devices and enjoy fast text entry for a seamless entertainment experience.
- Remote control functionality
- Personalized entertainment discovery
- Universal search for content
- Watchlist management
- Fast text entry
- Easy device setup
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Your entertainment sidekick wherever you go. The Fire TV mobile app puts the Fire TV experience at your fingertips—whether you're on the couch or on the move. Discover & personalize your entertainment anywhere: Browse titles and get personalized recommendations. Search for movies, TV shows, and more across all your services. Build and fine-tune your watchlist in the moment. Easy control & setup: Launch it all on your big screen with seamless control. Enjoy fast text entry using your mobile keyboard. Set up new Fire TV devices quickly and easily. Compatibility: Requires an Amazon account and connection to the same Wi-Fi network as your Fire TV to launch content to your TV. Some features require a compatible Fire TV. By using this app, you agree to Amazon's Conditions of Use (www.amazon.com/conditionsofuse) and Privacy Notice (www.amazon.com/privacy).
Remote Control for Harmony Hub
Control your home entertainment system and smart devices using your iOS or Mac device. Seamlessly switch between activities like watching TV or streaming content. Manage devices and accessories with an intuitive interface.
- Control Harmony Hub from iOS and macOS
- Switch between entertainment activities
- Manage TV volume and channels
- Navigate app menus
- Control smart home accessories
- Automatic Hub discovery
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Remote Control for Harmony® Hub. Take control of your home entertainment with your iOS device or Mac. No more searching for remote controls. We now support both iOS and macOS, control your Harmony Hub from any device. This is a universal purchase, you'll get both the iOS and macOS versions of the app with a single purchase. Switch from watching TV to Netflix or Disney+ with a tap. Change the TV volume, channel, or even navigate app menus all with our easy to use interface. Control your activities, devices, and smart home accessories. Automatically discovers and connects to Hub, easily switch between Hubs. Activities configured on your Hub will be available in the app, examples include: - Watch TV - Watch Apple TV - Watch Netflix - Watch Disney+ - Watch HBO - Watch Hulu Works with the latest firmware version, doesn't require beta firmware or settings. Uses latest secure communications protocols. Note: Requires purchase and configuration of Logitech® Harmony® Hub. Mobile device and Harmony Hub must be connected to the same network. Disclaimer: This product is not affiliated with Logitech®. Logitech® and Harmony® Hub are registered trademarks of Logitech International S.A.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Amazon Fire TV at Free against Remote Control for Harmony Hub's $4.99. Amazon Fire TV also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.4M vs 119). Remote Control for Harmony Hub's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 44%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Amazon Fire TV is free to download; Remote Control for Harmony Hub costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Amazon Fire TV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Fire TV has 1.4M ratings behind it against 119, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Amazon Fire TV's written reviews are positive against 57% of Remote Control for Harmony Hub's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Amazon Fire TV ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote Control for Harmony Hub every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Amazon Fire TV | Remote Control for Harmony Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.4M ratings) — better | 4.3 (119 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | 56.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.4M — better | 119 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #43 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AMZN Mobile LLC | Islandbit Inc. |
Customer experience
Amazon Fire TV
Remote Control for Harmony Hub
Bugs and requests
Amazon Fire TV
Reported bugs
3 issues- Buttons not registering properly
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inability to reconnect after phone screen timeout
Requested features
3 requests- Volume control
- Power on/off functionality
- Improved stability and reliability
Remote Control for Harmony Hub
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Amazon Fire TV
No in-app purchases
Remote Control for Harmony Hub
No in-app purchases
Questions
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